Abstract: A braking device for a dual-bearing reel for braking a spool rotatably mounted on a reel body, includes a spool brake and a spool controller. The spool brake is configured to brake the spool by electromagnetic induction during casting of a fishing line. The spool controller is configured to control a braking force of the spool brake by controlling an ON/OF-state of current that is generated due to the electromagnetic induction at a prescribed period. The spool controller has a period changer configured to change the prescribed period for braking the spool.

Abstract: A braking device for a spool that is rotatably supported by a reel body includes a spool braking device, a rotational speed detector, and an electronic controller. The spool braking device is configured to brake a spool in an electrically controllable manner. The rotational speed detector is configured to detect a rotational speed of the spool. The electronic controller is configured to control the spool braking device to brake the spool with a first braking force for a first predetermined period of time, and control the spool braking device to brake the spool with a second braking force that is based on a change in the rotational speed after the first predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Abstract: A method for a dual-bearing reel includes detecting a rotational speed of a spool rotatably mounted to a reel unit, a fishing line to be wound about the spool, controlling a spool brake to brake the spool with a first braking force when a detected tension that acts on the fishing line is equal to a reference tension controlling the spool brake to brake the spool with a braking force obtained by correcting the first braking force based on a second braking force when the detected tension and the reference tension are different from each other, the second braking force positively or negatively correcting the first braking force by increasing or decreasing the first braking force, and performing a decrease processing of decreasing the second braking force with the elapse of time when the second braking force has been determined to fluctuate with a predetermined amplitude or greater.

Abstract: An apparatus for fishing includes a fishing rod and a separate base unit onto which the rod can be mounted and readily removed. The rod is generally conventional and includes a reel mounted on a rod body for winding in the fishing line with a spool and a hand cranked rotor for winding the line around the spool. The base unit includes a cylindrical holding sleeve for mounting the rod body and a battery driven electric motor for driving the spool independently of the rotor by a drive shaft extending parallel to the sleeve. An adjustable pressure switch for activating the motor is connected between the holder and the base unit so that pulling force on the line pivots the holder around a pivot mount.

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology is directed to an outrigger assembly for a sport fishing boat. The outrigger assembly is provided with a base plate that mounts on the forward area of a T-top of the fishing boat. An outrigger pole containment assembly is in turn mechanically affixed to the base plate. A pair of telescoping outrigger poles is positioned within the outrigger pole containment assembly such that they are in a horizontally opposed configuration. Each pole is formed from a plurality of elongated tubular extensions, in a nested relationship, and is extensible outward to either the starboard or port side of the boat when being deployed. The outrigger assembly is provided with a plurality of manual or electrically operated reels for traversal of several fishing lines through line guiding means provided integral with the telescoping poles.

Abstract: An improved fishing system for the physically challenged including a reel assembly, the reel assembly including a reel shaft extension extending from a reel housing; a first toothed pulley coupled to the reel shaft extension; an electric motor assembly including an electric motor with a shaft extending from the electric motor; a second toothed pulley coupled to the motor shaft; and a toothed belt coupled to the first and the second toothed pulleys.

Abstract: A monomanual electric fishing rod and reel that includes a control module having a power button and a throttle button disposed thereon, said power and throttle buttons operationally communicating with a CPU disposed in a rear rod section, said CPU operationally communicating with a silent direct-drive electric gear motor disposed within a housing upon an electric reel, wherein the electric reel is alternatively activated and deactivated by a user, an extant cast line is reeled in at different speeds selectable by the user, and a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is disposed in an attachable handle for extended use capacity whereby one-handed operation of the device is enabled.

Abstract: An apparatus for fishing includes a fishing rod and a separate base unit onto which the rod can be mounted and readily removed. The rod is generally conventional and includes a reel mounted on a rod body for winding in the fishing line with a spool and a hand cranked rotor for winding the line around the spool. The base unit includes a cylindrical holding sleeve for mounting the rod body and a battery driven electric motor for driving the spool independently of the rotor by a drive shaft extending parallel to the sleeve. An adjustable pressure switch for activating the motor is connected between the holder and the base unit so that pulling force on the line pivots the holder around a pivot mount.

Abstract: A device for the quick removal of spent fishing line from a fishing reel comprised of a cylindrical housing for a rechargeable battery and a high-speed motor is directly coupled to a threaded shaft capable of holding an empty spool that is held in place by a conventional fastening means. In use, a loose end of the spent fishing line on the fishing reel is fastened to an empty spool, the reel and the spool aligned, and the device activated. The spent line is unwound from the rod reel making it ready for replacement in a conventional manner. The compacted spent line can be kept to be re-used later or discarded.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises a retractor for use with a depth finder unit. The retractor includes a depth probe on a length of cord, a winding mechanism, a ratcheting slip ring assembly, and a housing.

Abstract: A control system for a fishing line of a fishing rod and a reel with a spool having a fishing line. At least two cooperating dispensing members are arranged about the reel, so that the line emanates from the spool and is positioned between the dispensing members and a cooperating action of the dispensing members dispenses the line. A drag mechanism for providing resistance to dispensing motion of the line is also described. A docking station is provided for the reel. The reel may be specifically adapted to the interchangeable between the fishing rod and the docking station. Also described is a control system which measures the amount of line dispensed or wound in or both and a mechanism for attaching a reel to a rod. A kit for a fishing rod comprising a reel and a docking station is provided.

Abstract: An automated fish sensing, reeling, and alarming device, particularly for ice fishing, designed to allow the fisherman to have a hands-free ice-fishing device that will catch fish without monitoring the device at all times. It also will allow a person with a limitation or handicap to enjoy ice fishing, such as some one with arthritis or limited use of upper limbs.

Abstract: A fishing reel winding apparatus for use with a fishing reel includes a spool-retaining structure in which a spool is mounted and the spool connects to a spool handle hub from which a spool winding handle radially extends for removably interconnecting a fishing reel winding handle and the chuck of an electric drill, so that operation of the electric drill rotates the chuck and the reel to wind fishing line onto the spool, the fishing reel winding apparatus including: a chuck gripping stem for insertion into and engagement by a drill chuck and a handle hub engagement assembly drivably connected to the chuck gripping stem. The handle hub engagement assembly preferably includes a hub receiving cup having a cup side wall with a lateral handle receiving notch and a cup bottom wall drivably connected to the chuck gripping stem.

Abstract: A fishing device for the disabled comprising a base component, a power component, and a fishing rod component, with the fishing device having a functionality controllable by an individual with disabilities.

Abstract: An attachment for use in combination with a fishing pole. The attachment is attached to the fishing pole and is used to provide an automatic winding apparatus to retract a length of fishing line back around the reel after it has been cast out.

Abstract: A motorized fishing reel actuating mechanism and rod assembly includes a support housing having a rod and reel member and a mounting member extending perpendicularly from the rod and reel member. A fishing rod is joined to and extends forwardly from a sleeve disposed in the support housing. An elongated handle is mounted a gear housing and extends rearward with respect to the support housing. An electrical motor is disposed inside the elongated handle. A power source is operatively coupled to the electrical motor and a drive train is operatively coupled to the electrical motor. A gear assembly is operatively coupled to the drive train and the fishing reel for winding a fishing line thereupon. A switch assembly includes a variable control mechanism and an elongated lever arm pivotally connected to the switch assembly. The variable control mechanism varies the speed of the electrical motor.

Abstract: A powered fishing reel is described which permits manual operation and powered operation providing the fishing line has no load on it. A hollow shaft with a concentric opening in it drives, by means of gear means, the reel upon which the fishing line is wound. A manual shuttle with a crank handle on it can be inserted into one end of the hollow shaft to rotate the reel. A power shuttle similarly can be inserted into the opposite end of the hollow shaft. A bevel gear on the power shuttle. A transfer shuttle is located between the power shuttle and the manual shuttle and serves to push the manual shuttle with the crank handle out of the hollow shaft. A battery is located in the handle of the fishing rod to power an electric motor mounted in a motor assembly so that the electric motor which through gears and a shaft rotates the bevel gear. The same finger hook slides the power shuttle into the hollow shaft and closes a switch which energizes the electric motor.

Abstract: A spool braking device for a dual bearing reel includes a spool brake unit, a spool control unit, and a tension detection unit that includes a rotational speed sensor. The spool control unit is arranged between a spool and a reel body, and it an electrically controllable unit that controls the spool. The tension detection unit detects the tension applied to fishing line that is released from the spool during casting. The spool control unit electrically controls the spool braking unit so that the spool braking unit brakes the spool with a first braking force of 50 to 100% of the maximum braking force during a first predetermined time period when the tension detected by the tension detection unit is at or below a first predetermined value.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes a motor that, when activated, automatically reels in a fishing line when a fish bites a hook, whose inner end forms a contact arm of an electrical sensor in the lure. An electrical device such as a vibrator and-or light is also included within the lure in order to help attract fish. Electrical wires lead from the reel to the lure.

Abstract: An electronic jigging reel for providing automatic reeling and jigging of a fishing line. The electronic jigging reel includes a motorized reel operationally coupled to a three position switch for permitting constant motorized reeling, pulsed motorized reeling for jigging the fishing line, and manual reeling. In an embodiment, display lights are provided for indicating the current status of the motorized reel. In an embodiment, a fish bite indicator system having audio and visual bite indicators is also included. In an embodiment, the motor is powered by a rechargeable battery system.

Abstract: A fishing rod adapter for interconnecting a hand-held power tool and a fishing reel comprises a fishing rod connector adapted to received the shaft of a traditional hand-held fishing rod, a cylindrically hollow housing having anterior and posterior axial openings, and a drive mechanism disposed partially within the housing. The fishing rod connector is adapted to detachably seat within the anterior opening of the housing, such that the housing provides a handle or base for the fishing rod shaft, suitable for gripping with one hand. Within the housing, adjacent the anterior opening is the internal drive mechanism comprising a axially aligned shaft receiver and a number of transfer gears. The posterior opening of the housing is configured to detachably secure a hand-held power tool within the housing, opposite the fishing rod shaft, such that a drive shaft of the power tool is operatively coupled to the shaft receiver of the internal drive mechanism.

Abstract: A fishing reel attachment for use on a rod-and-reel combination. The attachment includes an electric motor which is selectively usable to replace or assist the hand crank for the reel. The device is particularly adapted for use by an individual having the full use of only one hand.

Abstract: A motor operated fishing reel comprising a base frame chassis. A bracket attaches the base frame chassis to a soft cushion rubber grip handle of a fishing rod having a detachable wrist strap. A spool is mounted in a rotatable manner within the base frame chassis. A fishing line is wound upon the spool and extends from a forward end of the base frame chassis. A crank handle assembly is mounted on one side of the base frame chassis for manually rotating the spool. An electric drive unit within the base frame chassis is for electrically rotating the spool. A drag control structure is for providing drag on the fishing line to catch a fish.

Abstract: A driving arrangement for a motorized fishing reel has a first or driving gear, a second larger gear, a third or pinion gear, and a fourth gear. The driving gear is mounted to and driven by a shaft of a motor. The second gear is meshed with and driven by the driving gear. The pinion gear is meshed with and driven by the second gear. The fourth gear is meshed with and driven by the pinion gear. A clutch arrangement including a cam clicker input drive and a cam plate output drive is disposed such that the cam clicker positively engages and is driven by the fourth gear for rotation in one direction when the motor is actuated and the cam clicker yields from engagement with the fourth gear when the clutch arrangement rotates in that one direction relative to the fourth gear. A reel shaft is connected to the cam plate such that the reel shaft and the cam plate rotate with each other in that one direction.

Abstract: An automatic cut-off motorized reeling assembly is provided including a fishing pole with a reel attached thereto at an inboard end thereof. The reel has a handle rotatably coupled thereto and a spool rotatably coupled thereto about an axis perpendicular to an axis about which the handle rotates. A gear assembly is connected between the spool and the handle for automatically reeling the reel only upon the receipt of voltage thus requiring the manual reeling of the reel upon the lack of receipt of voltage. A switch is connected between a power source and the gear means with a deactuated orientation for precluding the supply of voltage to the motor and an actuated orientation adapted to supply voltage to the motor. A cut off mechanism is provided for unconditionally precluding the supply of voltage to the gear assembly upon a load being detected on a line of the pole, as when a fish is caught, thereby requiring the user to manually reel the line.

Abstract: An automatic line winding apparatus is mounted on a fishing rod and includes two plates fixed in the handle so as to define an accommodating chamber therebetween, a motor mounted in the accommodating chamber, a battery unit for driving the motor, and a switch starting or stopping the rotation of the motor shaft of the motor. A speed reduction mechanism interconnects the motor shaft and a reel shaft so as to transfer the rotation of the motor shaft to the reel shaft, thereby rotating the reel shaft at a lower speed than that of the motor shaft. A line guide is mounted on the outer surface of the handle and is connected to the motor shaft so as to move radially relative to the handle when the switch is turned on, thereby guiding the fishing line to wind evenly on the reel shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating a jig from a fishing boat is provided in which the jig is raised to and lowered from the fishing boat by a cable on a motor operated reel. A tub on the jig by a fish will reverse the motor and activated an indicator light to show that the fish is caught.

Abstract: A fishing reel of double-bearing type is provided with a spool shaft on which a spool having a cylinder body is rotatably mounted. The spool shaft has a spool gear mounted on the end thereof and meshable with a drive gear mounted on a handle shaft connected to a handle which is rotatably held by a support.

Abstract: A fishing reel body with a fish line spool has an electric motor assembly mounted thereon having a circuit operated by a control level. This lever extends between opposite ends of the reel body and has a finger engaging portion extending outwardly for manual engagement by a fisherman. The lever has a first position wherein the finger engaging portion extends outwardly radially from the fish line spool. This first position comprises a deenergized condition of the motor. The lever has a second position wherein the finger engaging portion is angled upwardly relative to its first position. This second position comprises a locked-on energized condition of the motor. The lever also has a third position wherein the finger engaging portion is angled downwardly relative to the first position. This third position comprises a manually held energized condition of the motor.

Abstract: A line casting apparatus including a line traversing cam encircling an open-ended spool. A hand crank and gear train drive the spool and the line cam to rotate them at a different rate relative to each other. This produces a high number of even-wound turns of line, per layer, upon the spool and results in a very orderly peeling of the line during a cast. A motor is drivingly connected to the spool to rotate the same during the cast so that centrifugal force overcomes line peel resistance to result in casts of greater distance. Upon rotation of the hand crank, a nonspinning bail is smoothly and automatically tripped to pivot to a line retrieval position for line pick-up and winding. The nonspinning bail holds the line within reach of the index finger of the hand normally holding the casting apparatus. During winding, a clutch connects the spool with the gear train, line traversing cam, and hand crank.

Abstract: A fishing reel equipped with a motor case in which a motor for driving a spool and a level winder driving mechanism are accommodated.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a drive motor, gearing, stationary spool for the fishing line and a flanged winding cup provided with a guide for a pickup pin extendable through the flange, together with a cam for causing the guide and pickup pin to be extended, includes a spring which moves the winding cup toward the cam and produces sufficient force to maintain the guide on the cam against a surge of a fish when the pickup pin is extended to use the gearing and unactuated drive motor as a brake. An optical fiber, terminating adjacent the winding cup flange, transmits an impression of the line moving in front of its end around the winding flange during casting or the pickup pin similarly moving, to a translation device which converts the number of rotations into feet, meters, or the like. Such movement is correlated with the amount of line moved onto or off the spool to compensate for differing diameters of a line loop so wound or unwound.

Abstract: A fishing rod assembly which includes a flexible, hollow fishing rod attached to one end of a reel mount which is shaped to receive a reel pod, and a handle attached to the opposite end of the reel mount for handling the fishing rod. The reel pod is further characterized by a shaped housing having a pair of removable end caps and containing an electric motor provided with a drive bevel gear in engagement with the bevel gear of a cooperating spool containing a supply of fishing line. The fishing line is wound on the spool and extends through apertures in the front end cap and the reel mount, and then through the hollow interior of the fishing rod to exit the end of the rod for tying to a lure. An optional reel handle is provided for engagement with the spool, and the fishing line can be wound on the spool in conventional fashion to retrieve the lure.

Abstract: A rotatable drive output is provided for a fishing reel and has a connecting gear for establishing a rotatable connection between the fishing reel spool shaft and the drive output. This drive connection is provided at the end of the reel opposite from the manually operating handle and is operably connected to an electric motor mounted on the reel or in a remote location with a flexible cable drive. In some embodiments, a microswitch is mounted on the reel body and is associated with a manually operable pivotal lever capable of operating the switch in an arrangement which causes engagement of the gear output and connecting gear prior to closing of the switch. In another embodiment, a fish line spool of the reel is provided that is hollow and the electric drive motor is supported in the hollow portion of this spool.

Abstract: An automatic rod and reel support carriage apparatus automatically rotates the reel crank to retrieve a line. The apparatus provides a weighted base frame upon which is securely fastened a motordrive. A rotating hub provides radially spaced recesses which engage the reel crank. A carriage is also supported by the base for holding the reel in a position which engages the reel crank with the hub. A pivotally movable trigger provides a ferrule at its end portion which loosely engages the line so that the line can pass through the ferrule. The trigger actuates the motor drive when the line is tensed such as when a fish pulls on the line. When such tension pulls the line, the trigger is deflected and closes a microswitch that actuates the motordrive. Absent tension on the line, the trigger deflects the line away from the axis of the rod and the trigger is disengaged from the microswitch.

Abstract: A portable hand held type fishing reel having a motor operably connected with the spool member of the reel for facilitating winding of the fishing line onto the spool without interference with the normal operation of the fishing reel, the motor being operably connected with a switch by a battery pack which may be remotely disposed with respect to the reel, a drive assembly connected with the spool member and selectively operable upon energization of the motor for winding of the line onto the spool, the drive assembly including a pivotal lever having a normal position wherein the drive connection between the motor and spool is disengaged and selectively movable to provide an engaged position between the motor and spool, the lever being particularly designed whereby the driving engagement between the motor and spool is achieved prior to energization of the motor to substantially preclude accidental damage of the engaged driving elements.

Abstract: A motor driven fishing reel having control means so that when a selected minimum speed of unwinding rotation is reached by the pull of the fish a switch is actuated causing the reel to rewind.

Abstract: An adaptor arrangement that can be attached to many of the popular makes of "Deep Sea" fishing reels. The adaptor includes an electric motor with a convenient thumb operated switch and can be easily attached to the side member of a conventional fishing reel with no machine work necessary. When attached, the adaptor will provide power to the reel in the same manner as the hand crank.

Abstract: A Nichrome wire resistor is connected in series with the motor of a motorized fishing reel. A stabilized voltage is supplied (selected by a potentiometer) and a transistor switching circuit is arranged to actuate a signal if the voltage drop across the Nichrome resistor increases above the selected reference voltage (due to the voltage drop effect of the increased current through the motor if it is overloaded).

Abstract: A fishing reel comprising a motorized spinner for taking up the line and having a switch positioned for easy thumb control. The reel is driven by a gear train and is adapted to be driven simultaneously by the motor and by manual cranking or the motor alone or manually. The reel comprises a housing and incorporates an electric motor mounting which is yieldable to accommodate lateral deflection of the motor to wedge apart gears on the motor drive shaft and a spinner drive shaft upon an overload developing thus preventing destruction of the motor.